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KN05 VGE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 131,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 131,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 127,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 127,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting corroded , rear silencer leaking slightly

front brake discs worn

small crack in windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting corroded , rear silencer leaking slightly

front brake discs worn

small crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust sleeve in poor condtion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,818 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 63,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,305 miles

advise damage to screen

advise wiper blades need cleaning

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,903 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,737 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KN05 VGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN05 VGE registered?

KN05 VGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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